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Knoxville

Iowa · 7,313 residents · 4.618 sq mi
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Knoxville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,155. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,313
−5%since 2000
from 7,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,584 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,674 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Knoxville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,155
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,055 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,594
+21%since 2000
from $17,893 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(7,467)
Black0.9%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(64)
Asian0.5%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(429)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(6,974)
Black1.1%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(138)
Asian0.5%(35)
Other1%(74)
Diversity Score10.8%(792)
Diversity Score
11
+95%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knoxville, Iowa?

Knoxville, Iowa has about 7,313 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knoxville, Iowa?

The typical household in Knoxville, Iowa earns about $41,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knoxville, Iowa expensive?

In Knoxville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $93,500, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Knoxville, Iowa?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Knoxville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knoxville, Iowa?

About 13.2% of people in Knoxville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knoxville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Knoxville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 919 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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